Nation Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Nation Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Nation family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 69
Agricultural Labourer 12
Dress Maker 4
Cook 4
Cordwainer 4
Labourer 4
Carman 4
Housemaid 3
Engine Wright 3
House Keeper 3
Laundress 3
Silk Weaver 3
General Servant 3
Shoe Maker 2
House Maid 2
Cord Wainer 2
Pawn Broker 2
Ag Labourer 2
Apprentice 2
Boot & Shoe Maker 2
Carpenter Master 2
Domestic Servant 2
Gardener 2
General Labourer 2
Grocer's Apprentice 2

Nation Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Nation 100% 3,532
2 Noton 67% 1,930
3 Anton 50% 1,121
4 Naton 83% 574
5 Euinton 29% 244
6 Antonio 29% 213
7 Niton 67% 186
8 Nuton 67% 174
9 Neaton 67% 150
10 Antoine 29% 109

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The surname Nation is the most popular version of all its varients

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